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BREAKING: Eviction complaint filed against Cleary Jewelers

The owner of Cleary Jewelers in downtown Greenfield said Monday night that eviction proceedings have been initiated by landlord MassDevelopment, which wants Cleary's to vacate their space so plans for the redevelopment of the former Wilson's Department Store can proceed.

2 weeks ago in National

Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore on Monday and faces possible efforts by the Trump administration to deport him immediately.

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Resolutions on climate change, support for bar advocates passed by City Council

The Greenfield City Council is considering supporting three different resolutions this month pertaining to the Climate Change Superfund legislation, state-based Single Payer Healthcare, and another in support of bar advocates who are on striking as they seek fair pay.

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$11K donated to Dakin from Yankee Candle wishing fountain

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 halted the practice, Yankee Candle has donated the coins from the wishing moat in the Deerfield flagship store to the Dakin Humane Society.

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Two sent to hospital after collision at Mt. Tom

Two patients were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle collision at the base of Mt. Tom on Holyoke Street in Easthampton on Friday.

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Structure fire on Harvard Ave in Athol

No injuries were reported in an early morning structure fire on Harvard Avenue in Athol Sunday.

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Two suspects arrested after break-in at Magic Wings, vandalized farm stand

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with an act of vandalism at the Galenski Kids Farm Stand and a break-in at the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory in Deerfield.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley

Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.

2 weeks ago in National

Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline

President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked

Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.

2 weeks ago in Sports

How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games

According to people familiar with negotiations, ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the Wild Card round and the Home Run Derby.

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Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says

The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.

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Northampton Board of Health consider ban on synthetic drugs

At this week’s Northampton Board of Health meeting, a public hearing was held on a proposed regulation to ban the sale of synthetic cannabinoids and kratom.

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Deerfield workshop supporting residents in new age of flooding, mosquitos, and resiliency

ith Deerfield residents facing an increase in flooding incidents, the town has invited residents to a flood resiliency workshop with the Deerfield Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Core Group and the Deerfield Elementary School students who have studied Bloody Brook.

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Great River Regional School District to be voted on by 6 towns in November

A 6-town regional school district is being proposed for Bernardston, Gill, Leyden, Montague, Northfield, and Warwick.

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AG Campbell approves Buckland zoning bylaws

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has approved the zoning bylaw revisions Buckland voters passed in May at the Annual Town Meeting

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New leadership appointments announced for Amherst-Pelham Schools

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District has appointed three administrators for the upcoming school year

2 weeks ago in World

Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival

Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital's maritime history.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ciara reinforces her passion for music with ‘CiCi.’ The album is her first since 2019

Ciara will deliver a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it's not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. "It's time. Honestly, I've been working on this album for almost five years," said the R&B-pop superstar.

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Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

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Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

2 days ago in National

Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner

President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.

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Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

3 days ago in Entertainment

5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures

Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.